Proverbs 13:19-21

New King James Version

¹⁹A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

²⁰He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

²¹^(A)Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

Proverbs 13:19-21

New International Version

¹⁹A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(A)
but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰Walk with the wise and become wise,
for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(B)

²¹Trouble pursues the sinner,^(C)
but the righteous^(D) are rewarded with good things.^(E)

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